Weighing Risks and Consequences
Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) · 5th Class · Making Decisions · 3o Periodo

Weighing Risks and Consequences

Explore how every decision carries potential risks and consequences for ourselves and others.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Primary SPHE Curriculum 5th and 6th Class: Myself;Making decisions;Recognise and explore the risks and the consequences of making a particular decision.

About This Topic

Explore how every decision carries potential risks and consequences for ourselves and others.

Key Questions

  1. How can you predict the possible outcomes of a decision?
  2. What does it mean to take a calculated risk?
  3. How do your decisions affect the people around you?

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